Mid-Victorian Two-Tone Coral "Psyche" Butterfly Earrings mourning ring Each comprises a large domed

Each comprises a large domed disc

The serpent guards a natural oval pearl

the disc has a small crack

It’s modelled in 15k gold throughout

Mid-Victorian Two-Tone Coral "Psyche" Butterfly Earrings mourning ring Each comprises a large domedDATE: Victorian, c. 1850 Quite wonderful mid Victorian earrings, each on featuring a beautifully carved angelskin coral month with a vibrant red coral dangling beneath. Simple and charming design, with superb detail to the moths, which, in this case, represent the soul or Psyche (Greek word for butterfly). In ancient Greek mythology, Psyche was the mortal lover of Eros and the daughter of King Artistides and Queen Damaris. She was so beautiful that